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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-151f351a-e70b-4856-854e-86f74487fcac

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of Get Started and Grow Business Services. The procurement process has concluded with the selection of two suppliers per lot for services related to marketing, website build, logo, branding, social media, and digital marketing. The contract value amounts to £300,000 in GBP, and the contract period will run from May 13, 2024, to May 12, 2028. The tender was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold) with the tender period ending on March 21, 2024. The buying organisation is Staffordshire County Council, located in STAFFORD, West Midlands, United Kingdom, in the business and management consultancy industry category.

The Framework Agreement for business services by Staffordshire County Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in providing marketing services, website development, branding, logo design, social media, and digital marketing support. Businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The opportunity allows for the growth of businesses by enabling suppliers to work closely with businesses and business owners to enhance their digital presence and marketing strategies, ultimately aiding in business expansion and development.

## Notice

The Council has awarded two suppliers per lot. The lots are: Lot 1 - Get Started and grow in Marketing Services, Website build, Logo and Branding Lot 2 - Get Started and grow in Social Media and Digital Marketing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440bcca8-7c28-456c-b496-ee21cefc3c02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 12 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CASH COW MARKETING; CONCEPT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS; DISTRIBUTE DIGITAL; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440bcca8-7c28-456c-b496-ee21cefc3c02
- 20 Feb 2024 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb02f18-3389-4c7a-9bad-1082610d3c10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440bcca8-7c28-456c-b496-ee21cefc3c02
  16th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb02f18-3389-4c7a-9bad-1082610d3c10
  20th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b66d8c02-4ff0-4885-a9f4-745d2aba510a
  SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  E-tendering system - Proactis

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